S: I get the Pinot noir juice it mentions. Reminds me of 61. I also get some wheat malts and spices.

T: Sweet, witbier taste, booziness from 10% abv, wine, dry, sourness

M: Medium feel, dry, very dry

O: Dogfish does a good job of incorporating the experience of drinking wine in a beer. This is the second beer that I have really enjoyed from them that does a good job of melding the two flavors. (459 characters)

From the 750 ml. bottle. Bottled on 04/17/14. I sampled it on May 12, 2015 so it is over a year old and I bought it that way. Some stores don't update their inventory but that's OK when it comes to a beer like this.

The aroma is an array of characters with toasted pale malts, yeast, orange peel, coriander, and maybe some red grapes. No booze for 10%.

The body is medium to better then medium. Smooth and chewy.

Toasty taste with all of those other characteristics mentioned in the aroma. A slightly bitter finale. I did not pick up the booze in the aroma or taste but my head sure felt it later. (688 characters)

Pours golden tan with a reddish hue. Thick creamy head that lasts for several minutes.Through the head of the beer, the nose is musty almost like cheap grape juice or communion wine. I didn't realize this was a witbier at the time, but it makes sense now because of the fruity undertones (orange, lemon & blueberry?). First sip, ok - this beer is very complex. The mustiness is consistent throughout. It's not so bad in the beginning, but I continued to drink the beer it got old quick. The mouthfeel is dry and oaky and still musty. I would hate for this to be the last beer that I drink because of the unsatisfying aftertaste.

Overall, I recognize that this beer is very complex, particularly for the style, but for me it misses the mark. DFH has blended wine characteristics with beer very well in the past, but the end result here just didn't do anything for me. Also, admittingly reflected in the rating is the pricetag. At $15+, I could've done a lot better. (1,024 characters)

Pours a cloudy orange color with a two finger off white head, with very good retention and lacing. The aroma has orange, orange peel, and coriander.

Has a mildly sweet taste with oranges, orange peel, coriander, light oak, and some white grapes. I am not picking up the Pinot Noir juice at all. The alcohol is very well hidden, especially for a 10.00 % abv beer.

Light to medium bodied with average carbonation. A nice beer which I will seek out again. (455 characters)

This is a very pretty beer with the red body and blonde bubbly head. I'm happy to have tried it. I wish I had written down the tasting notes at the time. However, looking back on the brew I think what stood out most is its mild sweetness and the unity of all of its components. (277 characters)

I am surprised this beer isn't rated higher. I thoroughly enjoyed sipping this beer. A bit of orange zest with a nice sour note from the wine grapes. The oakiness comes through but not in an overpowering way. To me, it lends to the dryness of the beer. (256 characters)

I did not know what to expect with this one. Poured from bottle into a tulip glass. Nice golden orange color with foamy head that laces nicely.Smell a hint of orange. Kind of tangy like a Belgium and it does hide its alcohol content well.It finishes nicely and it is dry. Would I buy again, probably not. I do like it and glad I tried it. Dogfish Head is an interesting brewery. (384 characters)

Poured dark amber, very cloudy color with a thick foamy head (poured into a Tulip). Head retention is excellent. Lacing is very good as well. Has a citrus, caramel aroma. You can detect the high alcohol content as well. Very smooth caramel tasting, ending in a citrus blend. Alcohol content is high at the end but leaves a very mild aftertaste only. Very good beer. Even though it is evident, it hides the alcohol content well. (435 characters)

a bright orange pour, absolutely riddled with heavy sediment, and a thick head that dissipates rather quickly. peppery, slightly sweet non-descript smell. taste is a mix of spicy orange rind/oil, coriander hint, strong pinot/white grape, with a lingering peach aftertaste. an amazing brew for my palate - when i need a break from the hop destroyers and choco-stouts of the world, this is always a welcome reprieve. (414 characters)

T: Flavor follows the nose, complex and well balanced, with no part of the profile overpowering the others. Fruits and spices immediately in the front, with wheat malt, caramel coming in right after. The flavors are ringed and intertwined with oak and herbal characters with a notable earthy yeast. The light malts and yeast work well together, the finish is not terribly cloying for a beer this strong.

M: Light carbonation with a medium to full body; mouthfeel is smooth, though a bit on the heavy side. Slight booziness in the finish, but not overpowering; notably warm at the finish.

O: As always from DFH, an interesting and bold offering that avoids the mainstream. This imperial witbier is big in lots of ways, and does not disappoint. Hugely complex but well- balanced; smooth sipper for an ABV like this. Highly recommended. (1,204 characters)

bottled 04-17-14, nose: light fruits, grapes, a light old fruit funk, orange, vanilla oak notes, Hazy amber under a 2” very finely bubbled and persistent foam cap, lacy and rouses easily after it drops. Very creamy smooth medium to medium full body supported by fine soft carbonation. The palate begins exceptionally creamy, with fruit – especially grapes with light orange, then a shot of caramelly malt over light bread followed by a moderate hop accent and a hint of alcohol so moderate that it’s hard to believe that this is 10% abv. The caramel-toffee flavors from the malt provide an intriguing balance to the light wine and oak flavors. White wine, light oak, alcohol, rich malt and a light hop accent linger in the aftertaste. (740 characters)

Light brown in color with a murky complexion. A fingernail of white foam covers the majority of the top of the beer. Brussels lacing. Complex aroma of coriander and Pinot Noir. The front of the palate is strong with the Pinot Noir notes and is quickly followed by bitter notes of orange and a balanced amount of coriander. The mouth is highly carbonated with a champaign texture. The strong alcohol is well hidden.Appearance: 3.75Aroma:3.5Taste:4.25Mouthfeel:4Overall:3.75 (484 characters)

There's simply no end to the alterations that Dogfish Head brewers will place upon traditional styles. To push a Belgian witbier to double its normal strength would have been daring enough for most brewers. But oh-no, how about the induction of pinot noire grapes to amplify the winy character of Belgian ale and then aging the newfound concoction in pinot noire barrels. They've certainly "dogfished" this concoction completely up!

Its first cautious and curious sip comes after a murky orange and peach-stained pour. Layering in with a viscous nestle, the aromas and early taste is of candied fruit, perhaps more of orange and perfume than of grape or wine, all upon a lightly toasted and doughy base.

With the weighty beer pressing deeply into the palate, a notion of orange marmalade wafts over the tongue, carrying with it the orange peels, piths and pulp; along with a lemony, apricot, apple and unmistakable grape tone. Somewhat vegetal with verbena, chive and fresh-cut grass, its bracing acidity ushers in a quick finish.

With the simple syrup sweetness lifting, its pinot character thrives in the late palate, highlighted by vinous alcohol with its own peppery warmth. But closing with a semi-sweet weight, the ale remains much more of a sipping beer than a drinkable one. Mild bitterness and rosy spice gives this high gravity wheat beer a hearty prickle on the tongue as it exits. (1,395 characters)

Very interesting beer with a lot of great fruit flavors. The appearance was a nice reddish orange hue with a thick head head that dissipated rather quickly, The smell had a lot of blackberry and grape flavor from the pinot noir. Very subtle. The taste was full of fruit in a good way with a lot of the wine flavor coming through in the finish giving a semi-sweet lingering to it. Thought it was a nice after dinner beer, good with rich deserts. (444 characters)

Appearance: Pours a deep and hazy amber orange with a lot of bubbles. Big two finger off white head which slowly fades into a creamy layer. Leaves a lot of lacing.

Smell: A very fruity and fairly sweet Belgian style wheat forward aroma with lots of fruit esters. Belgian yeast along with hints of clove, coriander, funk, and pepper. Hints of bubblegum and candied sugar. Lots of fruit esters with hints of Pinot noir grape juice, orange peel, banana, lemon, apple, and mango. Hints of oak come through from the barrel. Bready malt with hints of wheat, caramel, grains, and straw. A very good and complex aroma.

Taste: Like it smells, a juicy, yeasty, and sweet Belgian style taste with big notes of grape and other fruits. Belgian yeast with some notes of coriander, clove, pepper, and funk. Sweet presence of candied sugar and some notes of bubblegum. Big wine like taste from the Pinot noir grapes. Other fruit esters include notes of banana, orange peel, apple, mango, and lemon. Also some barrel notes of oak and vanilla. Bready background with notes of wheat, grains, caramel, and straw. A very good fruity taste.

Mouthfeel: Full bodied with a medium to high level of carbonation. Juicy, creamy, and fairly chewy with a drying finish. Alcohol heat is mild.

Overall: A very good twist on a Belgian style wheat beer. Huge fruit taste from the added grapes and a nice hint of oak. Its almost like an imperial Hefeweizen with the big bubblegum taste. (1,513 characters)

This pours a cloudy amber color with a fluffy white head. The aroma is mild with coriander and hints of fermented grapes. The taste is quite smooth and fruity with the nicely blended combination of wine and coriander that delivers a rather interesting taste. Add this to your list of must tries. (295 characters)

S- The aromas from a hefty Belgian Wit base beer aged on oak are all display in the nose: banana, bubblegum, orange peel, grape, apple, faint coriander and vanilla. Although I poured a few degrees below cellar temp, the nose continued to grow as my palate adjusted. Being a frequent imbiber of Burton Baton, I found the vanilla component to add amazing complexity. (4.75)

T- The sweet fruity notes (orange, grapes, apples and banana) hit the palate first. Vanilla and a subtle spiciness would be the next flavors perceived followed by a dry and mild oaky finish. Although it certainly does not detract from Red & White being thoroughly enjoyable, the alcohol is also noticeable in the finish...it definitely reminds you are drinking something clocking in at 10% ABV. That said, this is a beer/wine hybrid (of sorts), so I would come to expect a slight alcohol bite. (4.75)

M- In no way offensive, the bottle conditioning gives this an above average, yet creamy carbonation. The body of the beer is on the heavier side of medium and certainly drinks bigger (as it should) than your average Belgian Wit and more reminiscent of its bigger brothers like a Golden Strong or Tripel. (4.50)

O- Red & White delivers on everything it claims and am happy to see DFH keep this in their profile...the biggest downside is the price (~$12 bottle). If you are fan of Belgian style beers (especially Golden Strong or Tripels) along with some wine-like characteristics thrown in to up the ante, this will be right up your alley. Although not overwhelming, the oak barrel/stave aging is what really makes this beer special. Although DFH claims this to be a great beer for aging, I feel that all the flavors (like Burton) are most pungent and enjoyed fresh...exception being the alcohol presence of which would probably mellow after a few months. (4.50) (2,040 characters)

Appearance Deep copper color with largely apparent red hue. SmellGrapes and coriander along with a slight alcohol presence TasteVery interesting, there is the standard powerful witbier taste, along with a special quality the grape must bring to it. There is slight carbonation, light mouthfeel and it is crisp and refreshing, yet the alcohol presence lets you know it’s there. OverallI’m not the biggest fan of Belgian beers, but this one was interesting. It was complex and easy to drink for a 10 % ABV beer. I recommend this to fans of the beer type for sure and I think I need to look into this beer again in the future.

A golden/copper slightly hazy, finger of head which quickly dissipated.Smells of berries, white wine, caramel, honey.. Lots of sweet fruity notesThe base of this has lots of Belgian notes.. Honey, bready, Belgian candi sugar. A nice sweetness of berries, raspberries mainly.Medium in body with higher carbonation, very drinkable.A really wonderful beer. This bottles been in my cellar for a year and has developed wonderfully. I had this on tap a while back and it was just as much of a great experience. (508 characters)

Been looking forwards to this one but at the same time I probably would not of purchased if I known the style but anyways it pours a hazy orange hue with an off white two finger head and lacing everywhere,the smell is suprisingly subdued but I do get aromas of oak,booze,blue cheese and strong coriander,the feel is full bodied with light carbonation and has strong tastes of your typical witbier character with orange peels,coriander and sweet wheat and finished with a mix of toffee sweetness and red wine dryness and overall another beer I'm glad I've tried but it doesn't really set my palette on fire so I won't be buying again cheers. (640 characters)